Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya
Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya is a judge in the judiciary of Saudi Arabia. He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, an office which he held from 2009 to 2013.[1]
Career
Al Kelya has served as a judge in various Saudi courts for 40 years, including as Chief Judge in the Court of Cassation in Mecca.[2] In 2009, he was described in an article in Arab News as "one of the most experienced personalities in the field of Saudi law".[2]
In February 2009, Al Kelya was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.[3] The Supreme Court was created by King Abdullah as part of his wide-ranging judicial reforms announced in 2007, and Al Kelya was the first chief justice to be appointed.[4] His appointment was one of a number of changes to the judiciary intended to create a court system more in line with international practices.[5] In January 2013, Al Kelya stepped down as Chief Justice. The decree announcing the change, according to Arab News, said he "has been relieved of the position upon his request".[6]
See also
References
- ^ Cordesman, Anthony H. (2009). Saudi Arabia: National Security in a Troubled Region. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-313-38076-1. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Changes in key agencies to boost reform: Experts". Arab News. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "King Abdullah makes major government appointment". Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. 14 February 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Tentative steps in Saudi Arabia: The king of Saudi Arabia shows some reformist credentials". The Economist. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Ramady, Mohamed A. (2010). The Saudi Arabian Economy: Policies, Achievements, and Challenges. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-4419-59874. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "King reshuffles Supreme Judiciary Council and Ulema". Arab News. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2023.